Eilish McColgan Wins the London 10,000 for a Record Fourth Time
The Scot ran 31:50 on Sunday to move past Jo Pavey’s three wins, two weeks after a blister ended her Great North Run early.
Race Coverage
What Is An Achilles Rupture And How Long Does It Take To Recover?
The Berlin Marathon winner has surgery on her right Achilles tendon on Monday. Research covering thousands of patients shows how the tendon fails, what surgery offers an athlete, and how long the way back usually takes.
Elite Runners
Boston Rejects Qualifying Times From the Wicked Fast Poconos Marathon Over a Short Course
The B.A.A. has told runners the Pennsylvania trail race, marketed as a Boston qualifier, did not cover its certified 26.2 miles on Sept. 13. Those affected have until Monday to find another time.
Race Coverage
A New Zealand Lawyer Ran an Ultramarathon Every Day for 1,000 Days
Shannon-Leigh Litt, 47, finished her 1,000th straight 51K run in Whangārei on Saturday, a Guinness World Record 10 times the length of the men’s mark.
Trail and Ultras
Beyond 26.2: How To Turn The TCS Sydney Marathon Into The Ultimate Runcation
From scenic shakeout runs and marathon-week festivities to world-class food, beaches, and bucket-list adventures, here’s how to make the most of your Sydney Marathon trip.
Running Features
Tigst Assefa’s Manager Confirms Complete Achilles Rupture and Surgery, Details Her Road Back
Gianni Demadonna told Marathon Handbook that Assefa first felt pain at 31 kilometers, had no Achilles trouble before the race, and will spend two months off her feet before she begins walking again.
Michael Doyle
Tigst Assefa to Have Surgery in Munich on Her Injured Achilles
The Berlin Marathon winner hurt her right Achilles tendon inside the final 2K on Sunday, and her manager expects her to be out of competition for about six months.
Elite Runners
All Six Berlin Marathon Podium Finishers Wore the Adidas Adios Pro Evo 3
Guye Adola and Tigst Assefa won Berlin in Adidas’ $500 racing shoe, Assefa in a development version of it, five days after the brand put the cheaper Adios Pro 5 on sale.
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Our 2026 Berlin Marathon Instant Reactions, Live From Berlin!
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